Biden Poised to Halt U.S. Steel Sale to Nippon Amidst Union Concerns

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President Joe Biden is reportedly set to block the sale of United States Steel Corp. to Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is expected to refer the case to Biden by late December. Both companies are considering legal action if the merger is blocked. The decision has faced opposition from Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, and the United Steelworkers union. US Steel shares fell nearly 10% following the news.
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